

Unity or Death.
I am conflicted about this post. The internet, more than anything else, has contributed to our currently divided state. And yet, it is a...


Are you Comfortable?
When I first planned a trip Italy, I imagined extreme comfort. Beautiful, rustic interiors, cushy beds and cozy draperies, the warmth of...


Be You. Everything Else is Lame.
Somehow, I got convinced that I should hide who I truly am. What a mistake. A long, hot summer was a great opportunity for me to think,...


I Am A Weapon.
"Being a creative means being able to unabashedly be yourself, any flavor of yourself, every day." -Jillian Adel Weapons of Mass Creation...


Marcus Crossman and Me: The 120-Year History Loop
AUGUST 1897- "The band took possession of the big reunion tent at the Camp last night, and within a few minutes, 5,000 had gathered...


The Sacred Circle of Creative Influence
Yesterday, I flew. I had wings...I circled over Niagara Falls, downtown Buffalo, saw the grain elevators from above, and I shared this...


Italian Roots, Modern Experiences
When I fundraised to get to my art residency in Florence, I promised that I would offer free public talks upon my return, to share what...


An American in Norma
My cousin Beatrice Cappelletti lives and works in my ancestral hometown- Norma, Lazio, Italy- half an hour south of Rome by train. We met...


The Art of the Nudge
I used to think that the best way to convince someone of my viewpoint was to beat them over the head with my opinion. To grind them down...


The Deceptive Luxury of Choice
We all tell ourselves that we want lots of options. After all, what better than to have your pick? Plenty of food options on the grocery...